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- 2/25/2026, 4:17:04 PM
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- 3/28/2026, 10:08:19 AM
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"scrapedEntryRequirements": "Computing SciencesBSc (Hons) Computing Science with a Foundation YearKey DetailsAwardDegree of Bachelor of ScienceUCAS Course CodeG414Typical OfferCCCContextual OfferCDDCourse Length4 yearsCourse Start DateSeptember 2026Other Course OptionsMComp Computing ScienceBSc (Hons) Computing Science with a Year in IndustryMComp Computing Science with Study AbroadBSc (Hons) Computing Science Entry Requirements This course is open to UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year. We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry. You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combinati"
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